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Subaru Forester Xe MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Forester Xe. Check any Forester Xe by registration number below.

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63.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-22.1%

vs Subaru Avg

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Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Subaru Forester Xe — MOT Reliability Overview

The Subaru Forester Xe has an average MOT pass rate of 63.6%, which is 22.1 percentage points below the Subaru brand average of 85.7%. This suggests the Forester Xe can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Subaru Forester Xe, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Subaru Forester Xe performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 11 vehicles

63.6%Below Average
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

Other Subaru Models

Compare MOT reliability across Subaru models.

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91.7% pass rate

Subaru Forester 2.0d-l Cvt

94.1% pass rate

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98.1% pass rate

Subaru Outback 2.0d (bm/br)

92.4% pass rate

Subaru WRX

94.5% pass rate

Subaru Impreza Gl

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Subaru Forester Xe

Subaru Forester Xe — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Subaru Forester Xe MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru Forester Xe?
The average MOT pass rate for the Subaru Forester Xe is 63.6% compared to the Subaru average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Subaru Forester Xe?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Subaru Forester Xe reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 63.6%, the Subaru Forester Xe is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Subaru Forester Xe?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Subaru Forester Xe?
Typical mileage for the Subaru Forester Xe: 114,742 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Forester Xe to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Subaru Forester Xe's MOT History

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